Ahmed Rezzak


Ahmed Rezzak born in Djelfa is an Algerian theatre director, playwright, film director and actor. He has written and staged about twenty plays since the 1990s and also appears as an actor in several historical films and television movies. His theatrical work, often described as political and social, has received awards at several national festivals.

Biography

Born on in Djelfa, Ahmed Rezzak graduated in 1992 from the National Institute of Dramatic Arts. He has written more than twenty plays. His artistic engagement frequently addresses contemporary social and political themes.

Career

Theatre

Ahmed Rezzak is known for his work as a playwright and director. He authored and staged notable plays such as Khatini, Posticha, El Tafihoun, Palestine trahie, and the epic stage production Rouh El Djazaïr. His works have been produced on national stages and regional venues.

Film and television

Ahmed Rezzak also appears as an actor in several Algerian feature films and telefilms, notably in works by Ahmed Rachedi and other directors dealing with historical figures and national contexts. He has roles in productions such as Mostefa Ben Boulaïd, Krim Belkacem, Lotfi, El Achiq and more recently Deux hommes un destin.

Major works

Selected theatre

Khatini — Grand Prize, 14th National Festival of Professional Theatre, 2021.Posticha — Frequently staged at the TNA.El Tafihoun — Best Direction at the FNTP.Palestine trahie — Presented at the House of Culture; an ode to Palestinian resistance.Rouh El Djazaïr — Epic production staged for the 70th anniversary of the start of the Algerian war of independence.

Selected film / television

Mostefa Ben Boulaïd (film) — actor.Krim Belkacem — cast.Lotfi — credited on IMDbEl Achiq — director/actor.Deux hommes un destin — actor.

Selected filmography

  • 2008 — Mostefa Ben Boulaid — actor.
  • 2014 — Krim Belkacem — actor.
  • 2015 — Lotfi — credited.
  • 2017 — El Achiq —.
  • 2024 — Deux hommes un destin — actor.

Reception and awards

  • Grand Prize at the 14th National Festival of Professional Theatre for Khatini.
  • Best Direction at the FNTP for El Tafihoun.